Quick answer
Black-eyed peas (cowpeas) (Haricot koki): Peeled black-eyed peas are the key ingredient of koki. Ours comes from Guider, in Cameroon’s North region.
Key facts
- Name in French
- Niébé
- Scientific name
- Vigna unguiculata
- Also known as
- Haricot koki
- Origin
- Guider, Mayo-Louti · North
- Category
- Seeds, nuts & legumes
- Type
- Raw
- Available formats
- Pouches, peeled
- Delivery
- Dry · ships everywhere
What is Black-eyed peas?
Peeled black-eyed peas are the key ingredient of koki.
Its scientific name is Vigna unguiculata. It is also known as Haricot koki.
Where does Black-eyed peas come from?
Our Black-eyed peas comes from Guider, Mayo-Louti, in the North region (capital Garoua). Growing areas in the region: Garoua, Guider, Poli, Touboro. Every lot is checked and packed in Douala.
How do you cook with Black-eyed peas?
Seeds and nuts thicken and enrich sauces (groundnut, egusi, ogbono) or are eaten as snacks.
You will find it in these dishes: Koki.
Pack size: 1 kg. Usual formats in Cameroon: pouches, peeled.
How should you store Black-eyed peas?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Where to buy Black-eyed peas in Europe, the US and Canada
A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada. We deliver to cities including Paris, Brussels, London, Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
What is Black-eyed peas called in French?
In French: Niébé. Other names: Haricot koki.
Which dishes use Black-eyed peas?
Koki.
How do I store Black-eyed peas?
Keep dry, away from light, in a closed container.
Can Black-eyed peas be shipped outside Cameroon?
A dry product: it ships easily to Europe, the UK, the US and Canada.
Is it organic?
We never say “organic” without certification. It is natural, traditionally grown, free of additives, and every lot is checked in Douala.
